HealthInfo Canterbury
In Canterbury, a free eight-week pulmonary rehabilitation programme called Better Breathing is available for people with long-term chest conditions like COPD.
The programme can help improve your breathing and fitness through gentle movement and exercise. The programme also includes education sessions that help you to:
The programme consists of a one-and-a-half-hour session once a week and participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible.
There are entry requirements for the programme. If you're interested in attending a Better Breathing programme, phone (03) 353‑9973 or talk to your GP.
Better Breathing programmes are provided at the following locations:
Location |
Venue |
---|---|
Ashburton |
Venue to be advised |
City East |
Linwood Salvation Army hall, 177 Linwood Ave, Linwood |
City North |
Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Ct, Bishopdale Village Mall |
City South |
Pioneer Stadium, 75 Lyttleton St, Somerfield |
City West |
Hei Hei Community Lounge, 12 Wycola Ave, Hei Hei |
Rangiora |
Mainpower Oval, Canterbury Country Cricket Association, Coldstream Rd, Rangiora |
In this video, Tuli shares his story about learning to breathe better through the Better Breathing pulmonary rehabilitation programme.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
Information about community respiratory support and exercise groups in Canterbury.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed June 2021.
See also:
Review key: HIPRP-38066